BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Advance My Track Challenge Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Starting lineup for Food City Dirt Race

By Staff Report | Published: March 27, 2021 39

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Freightliner Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson will start first in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Cliff Daniels
Spotter: Tyler Monn
*Expected to drop to the rear due to an engine change after Friday's final practice

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin will start second in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: Chris Gabehart
Spotter: Chris Lambert

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Ryan Blaney will start third in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.
Crew chief: Todd Gordon
Spotter: Josh Williams

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Messages Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch will start fourth in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: Ben Beshore
Spotter: Tony Hirschman

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. will start fifth in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: James Small
Spotter: Drew Herring

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick will start sixth in the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Rodney Childers
Spotter: Tim Fedewa

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman will start seventh in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Greg Ives
Spotter: Kevin Hamlin

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron will start eighth in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Rudy Fugle
Spotter: Tab Boyd

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon will start ninth in the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Justin Alexander
Spotter: Brandon Benesch

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Joey Logano will start 10th in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford.
Crew chief: Paul Wolfe
Spotter: TJ Majors

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Chris Buescher, driver of the #17 Fastenal Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Buescher will start 11th in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Luke Lambert
Spotter: Mike Herman Jr.

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Quaker State Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto will start 12th in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Greg Erwin
Spotter: Doug Campbell

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start 13th in the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Brian Pattie
Spotter: Frank Deiny Jr.

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Ryan Newman will start 14th in the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Scott Graves
Spotter: Jason Jarrett

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Irwin Trade Strong Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell will start 15th in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: Adam Stevens
Spotter: Stevie Reeves

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Michael McDowell, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael McDowell will start 16th in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford.
Crew chief: Drew Blickensderfer
Spotter: Clayton Hughes

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Ross Chastain, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain will start 17th in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Phil Surgen
Spotter: Brandon McReynolds

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Camping World Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez will start 18th in the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Travis Mack
Spotter: Steve Barkdoll

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bubba Wallace will start 19th in the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: Mike Wheeler
Spotter: Freddie Kraft

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski will start 20th in the No. 2 Team Penske Ford.
Crew chief: Jeremy Bullins
Spotter: Coleman Pressley

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Cole Custer, driver of the #41 HaasTooling.com Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cole Custer will start 21st in the No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Mike Shiplett
Spotter: Andy Houston

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Ryan Preece, driver of the #37 BUSH'S Beans/Kroger Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Preece will start 22nd in the No. 37 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Trent Owens
Spotter: Branden Lines

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola will start 23rd in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Mike Bugarewicz
Spotter: Joel Edmonds

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 Tide/Food City Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones will start 24th in the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Jerry Baxter
Spotter: Rick Carelli

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #14 HighPoint.com Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe will start 25th in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Johnny Klausmeier
Spotter: Joe White

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott will start 26th in the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Alan Gustafson
Spotter: Eddie D'Hondt

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick will start 27th in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Randall Burnett
Spotter: Derek Kneeland

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kurt Busch will start 28th in the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Matt McCall
Spotter: Tyler Green

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Messages Toyota, and Anthony Alfredo, driver of the #38 Dude Wipes Ford, race during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Anthony Alfredo will start 29th in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford.
Crew chief: Seth Barbour
Spotter: Chris Osborne

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #7 NASCAR Trucks at Knoxville Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie will start 30th in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Ryan Sparks
Spotter: Geoff Doucette

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Cody Ware, driver of the #51 Nurtec ODT Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cody Ware will start 31st in the No. 51 Petty Ware Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Mike Hillman
Spotter: Joe Campbell

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #77 Halmar International Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Stewart Friesen will start 32nd in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Kevin Bellicourt
Spotter: Keith Barnwell

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Quin Houff, driver of the #00 Mane 'n Tail Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Quin Houff will start 33rd in the No. 00 StarCom Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: George Church
Spotter: Lloyd Garner

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: JJ Yeley, driver of the #53 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet, spins during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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J.J. Yeley will start 34th in the No. 53 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Billy Plourde
Spotter: Don Vaden

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Shane Golobic, driver of the #78 Elk Grove Ford/NOS Energy Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Shane Golobic will start 35th in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Ford.
Crew chief: Frank Kerr
Spotter: David Pepper

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Chris Windom, driver of the #15 NOS Energy Drink Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chris Windom will start 36th in the Np. 15 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet.
Crew chief: Pat Tryson
Spotter: Randy Bradshaw

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Josh Bilicki, driver of the #52 Rick Ware Racing Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Josh Bilicki will start 37th in the No. 52 Rick Ware Racing Ford.
Crew chief: Peter Sospenzo
Spotter: Reed Sorenson

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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - MARCH 26: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Mike Marlar, driver of the #66 Auto Parts For Less Toyota, race during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 26, 2021 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Mike Marlar will start 38th in the No. 66 Motorsports Business Management Toyota.
Crew chief: Clinton Cram
Spotter: James Coleman

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Ty Dillon will start 39th in the No. 96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Toyota.
Crew chief: Dave Winston
Spotter: Mike Dillon